Winter Lip Therapy
Dry, cracked, peeling lips…ugh! Winter can be harsh on our skin and especially on our lips. Between being outside on windy days and the dry indoor heat from our homes, office and car, the tender skin on our lips can crack and peel and become very sore this time of...
5 Strategies for a Healthy 2023
Hello there and Happy New Year! It’s hard to believe that it’s been a full year since I wrote the 2022 New Year’s blog post 5 tips to Achieve Your Goals No Matter What! In that post, we learned how to celebrate our wins no matter how big or how small. We learned the...
Post-Holiday Adrenal Restore
Now that we are through the holidays and have a brand-New Year on the rise, this is a great time to manage our stress, reduce internal inflammation AND give our adrenals a break. A Post-Holiday Adrenal Restore is just what the doctor (or your friendly neighborhood...
Can Reducing Sugar Intake Lower Cholesterol Levels?
Cholesterol is a complex subject that is constantly evolving as we discover more about it. A common misconception is that arterial plaque (atherosclerosis) that can clog our arteries and create blockages is caused from cholesterol. At first glance, this makes sense...
Everything You Need to Know About Pumpkin
Pumpkins are not just good for making jack-o-lanterns and pumpkin pie! Pumpkins and other winter squash are some of the greatest superfoods on earth and are full of fiber, vitamins, and minerals. Pumpkin is a type of winter squash that is in the same plant family as...
How to Lose Your Muffin Top With a Grain Free Diet
The what to wear dilemma … Which pants to wear that will still be comfortable when you sit down and your muffin top protrudes? Which top to wear that will be loose enough and long enough to hide my love handles? Having an extra layer of fat around your middle can be...
How to Do Kegel Exercises and Support Your Pelvic Floor
The pelvic floor consists of a group of muscles located between the tailbone and the pubic bone within the pelvis. Together they are like a hammock that support the bowel and bladder in both men and women as well as the uterus and vagina in women. These muscles are...
Tips for Handling Picky Eaters with the Simply28 REAL Food Diet
Do you have picky eaters at home? Maybe they’re your kiddos or perhaps the persnickety one is your spouse, partner or roommate. Change can be challenging for all of us so I’ve come up with a few tried and true tips that I have used with my own family to explore new...
Top 8 Nutrient Deficiencies for Women Over 40
There are a surprising number of symptoms that may be indicators of a food deficiency. Do you feel tired or cold all of the time? Do you feel anxious, depressed or perhaps lack mental focus? Do you experience flaky skin, brittle nails, adult acne or muscle cramps?...
Can Fennel Help You Lose Weight? 6 Benefits of Fennel and Fennel Oil
Fennel is a flavorful vegetable, culinary herb and a medicinal plant that has been used by many ancient and modern-day cultures to enhance the flavor of recipes and as a treatment for a variety of health conditions. It is a clean, crunchy bulb that is white in color...